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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
INDUSTRIAL

Tbs STRIFE at Byer's iron-mili near
Pittsburgh, Pa, has been temporarily set
tied, after lasting two weeks, and work
was resumed on Monday. The mill
committee has agreed TO waive the cues
tion as TO the disputed point in the scale
until the national convention, which meets
here early in June.
Forty manufacturing establishments, at
Haverhill, usetts, have closed their
doors, throwing seven thousand persons
out of employing The State Board OF
Arbitration will attempt to adjust the
trouble
A special from Ut:ca, N. Y, Gays: "a
gloomy feeling pervades the hop districts
OF central New York. Two years ago the
grower hardly realized enough from his
hops tcpsy the cost Of raising. Those
who profted materially were they who
were able TO hold their produc. for the
better price which came a year later.
Last year the crop WAS almost total
failure"
The Illinois crop report for the month
Of May, issued by the State Board OF Agri-
culture, says that the general condition of
live stock Is good, but that the meadows
and pastures are in poor condition, owing
10 the dry, cold spring. Farm work is
well advanced.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

Robinson and Jack Bridgwatcr in which
the latter was shot by Robinson and in
stantly killed. the ball ranging through the
heart down. through the Kidneys Robin
son was immediately arrested and placed
in Jail at Greencastle, Ind.
Andrew Springer, said 20 hail from
Illinois, was taken from jail at Powhatan.
Arkansas, and hanged by mob OF
masked men. His crime was the raping
OF a respectable woman of the vicinity.
And.rs Olsen, the wife poisoner. in jail
AZ Highmore, OAK, under commitment,
hanged himself 10 cross-bar OF his cell
by the aid of towel. He had made his
will, which was found near him.
William Haight. one OF the Jim Cum
mings" express robbers, is making efforts
to be released from the jefferson City
Penitentiary. claiming that the court
WI ieh sentenced him had no jurisdiction
Mrs. Martin Feeney, aged 81 years, was
OF her way TO work, Mt New Haven. Conn.,
on Tuesday, when, just as she was enter.
ing the factory. che was met by her hus'
band, from whom she separated foui
weeks ago. He drew pocket knife and
plunged II into her left breast close 90 the
heart, making wound that viii probably
result fatally. The couple were married
seven months ago, and separated because
OF the jealousy of the husband.
Tuesday night timbermen cut the south
bank of the reservoir, at Toledo. o. The
object OF cutting was to get water TO I'LL
Sir-Mile Greek and to enable the Defiance
iimbermen 20 float logs TO that place
1 Gov. Foraker was notified.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
GENERAL

J. s. Galladay, a member OF the Fortietk
Congress from the Third Kentucky dis
triet, died at his home in Logan county,
Kentucky.
The Connecticut Legislature adjourned
without passing the High License bin in
troduced in the early part OF the session.
The bill passed the House, but was choked
OF in the Senate. IL was taken up the
day before Adjournment and indefinitely
postponed
An election row in Deakville, /. T.,
threatens to result in an Indian outbreak
Prospectors searching at Quantah, Mo-,
seven miles west of Lamar, for natural gas,
have encountered at depth of 200 feet
what experts say il rich lead Of zinc.
The run is nine feet thick.
Mrs. Mary Hay Brockes, wife Of Judge
of the Supreme Court OF New York, died
while kneeling at the grave of her daugh-
ter in Saratoga cemetery.
Judge John N. Rogers, OF the Seventh
Iowa Judicial District, died at Davenport,
at the age of 81.
n hehfy iIoet uiu CouhldcraDic uAthhst
to crops in the vicinity OF Grand Forks,
Oak. II was most severe along the Red
river, nipping most OF the grain, which
was up at out three inches on an average.
The Southern Illinois Bankers Associa-
ton held meeting ia Cairo. Ill, on the
18th.
most wonderful gas find has been re-
ported from near Wabash, Ind. John
Honious, well known farmer had Just
feled large oak tree when he heard a
roaring sound which proved 10 be gas
escs ping from the base OF the fallen tree,
and when lighted the gas blazed several
feet high Several reputable gentlemen
testify 20 the existence OF this miniature
gas we'll.
The New York Municipal Council OF the
Irish National League held meeting
Tuesday night. at which the announce
ment was made that William 0'Brien
would speak in that city Wed nesday even
ing, the 25th inst, in the Academy OF
/ Music.
Mr.. Blaine has fully determined to sail
for Europe early in June.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
CONDENSED NEWS.
FIRE RECORD.

The business portion OF Dciray, De
t-ois, Mich suburb, was destroyed by
IRE Monday morning. the overturning OF
lamp by cat causing the conhagra-
ton.
l.. j. Ciorhams saw mill at Lake City.
Mich. was burned. Loss. $4,000.
The United States Express companys
stable, At Henderson and Eighth streets,
Jersey City, was almost consumed by IRE
Monday. ON the second floor nearly three
hundred horses were kept A dozen young
.ncn rushed in and worked assiduousiy IN
saving the horses until they were forced
TO retreat before the flames. They sue
coeded in rescuing all but thirty or thirty
FIVE horse. The loss on stock and horses
is estimated al between $4,000 AMI Sto,-
ooo. The building was damaged to the
extent OF $4,000.
As tho Illinois Central fruit express was
hound north Monday night, four miles
south OF Tuscola. H.. car loaded with
strawberries caught ire from spark OF
the engine while running at high rate
OF speed. The who.e train was endanger-
cd, but only one car and it's contents were
destroyed.
The iiasc o. Hawthorne VIE, eighteen
piiies south OF Superior, has been des-
troyed by the forest fres.
The insurance on the buildings burned
AT Lake Linden. Mich, last Friday, foots
MP s. 81 900. The report that the Calumet
nnd Heclhs smelling works and stamp
mills we're destroyed is without founda-
F, ton.
Fire broke out in an uncompleted row
OF ienements in the southern parttof
Savannah, Ca, and before IL was got IN
DIR control thirteen dwellings, were burned.
The occupants in the row adjoining that
in which the FIRE originated barely escaped
with their lives by jumping through the
windows.
The new stables OF the United States
Express Company, Jersey City, were
burned. There were 275 horses on the
second floor. These were loosened and
there was a panic among them until one
/ OF the horses darted down the inclined
walk, when most of the rest followed him
I into the street and scattered all over the
city. Thirty.hve or forty OF the animals
could not be reached and persisted in the
\ flames. The total loss is $4,000.
About two thousand people are sufferers
from the FIRE that destroyed the town OF
Lake Linden, Mich, Friday night. One
person was burned 20 death. Appeals fos
nid are made on behalf OF the victims
\ The town of Ironwooj. Mich, is threat.
cned with destruction, and many villages
and towns on the Gogebic range are also
in danger Forest fires are still prevail
ing in various parts OF the northern pen
insuls, and the aggregate losses viii reach
high into the millions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
POLITICAL

George VIM. Curtis delivered speech
to the Commonwealth Club, New York, on
Monday night, in which he declared that
in the coming Presidential election, no
party issues exist, and that the popular
candidate for the presidency, regardless OF
party will be elected.
The county central committees Of the
two leading political parties in Cook
county. H., met and prepared a judicial
slate 10 be presented to the voters Of the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS

Attorney General Hogg. OF Texas. has
written to the States Attorney OF Mont
gomery county, In that State, directing
his attention 10 the recent murder Of tho
colored boy MCGEE, NJ Willis. by mob
OF so.callcd respectable citizens" and
declaring that the rnurdersrs must be sap
pretended, indicted, and prosecuted 10
The full extent OF ths law.
A difficulty occurred between Dempson
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

sonr time ago New York paper pub
lished sensational story OF alleged hard
ships and indignities inflicted upon tho
Apache captives at Fort Pickens. Florida.
A report just submitted TO General sheri-
dan by the Inspector General OF the At
lantic says the captives occupy clean and
wholesome quarters and are docile and
obedicnt. As TO their treatment tho report
4 Silent
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

HITTER time will como all around
when employer and employees can meet
and agree with each other on the basis
OF mutual confidence and mutual interest.
The solution of the labor problem does
not lie along the line OF fighting organiza-
tions, on either side.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

InK Minnesota high license law fixes
the fes of ill liquor stores in ST. Paul and
Minneapolis at $1,000. and in other parts
OF the State at $500. 1t goes into eject
July /. This gives those who can't stand
the raise time to sell ont.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

The Pope has approved some OF the
plans submitted by Cardinal Gibbons for
the proposed Catholic National University.
He believes, with the American bishops,
that the administration OF the university
should forever remain in the hands of
prelates, and leaves the question of loca
ton omen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

ARCHBISHOP coRRioAs, Of New York. in
public address denounced Henry
Georges land theory as "a fallacy against
both philosophy and common sense, and
ne against tho teachings Of the Catholic
Church. He also stigmatized as an "error''
the idea that the pope has the right 10
command and be obeyed only in matters
OF faith and morals.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

Mn TwIrcuELI, United States Consul
at Kingston, Canada, in letter 10 the
Department of State claims that under
the Interstate Commerce Law freight
have been increased from 20 20 100 per
cent on lines doing business into Canada,
and that the result has been demoralizing
10 American trade.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

GENERAL BoULASorR's plan for an 'ex-
perimental mobilization OF the French
army next October, has, OF course, created
stir at Berlin. II Il announced that II
France mobiles, Germany will do like
wise--which means, plainly enough, that
Bismarck doesn't propose 10 stand any Of
Boulangcr's experimental" foolishness.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

NUMEROUS citizens OF weilsville, O., have
devised new plan to defeat the Dow
Liquor law. They have organized several
private clubs 10 encourage drinking
eIecting officers, and purchased large
amount of liquor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

The indianapolis baker who was boy
cotted for employing non-union mon re-
ports an increased patronage, and says he
has nothing TO complain OF. The boycott
has seen it's day; or rather, II has notseen
it's day In this country and never will.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

Ir mas been decided that il is a violation
OF the law against importing labor under
contract 10 hire persons living in Canada
who may cross into the United States in
the morning and return home in the even
ing from their work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

county in = couple OF weeks The Re-
publicans selected Messrs. o. II. Horton,
A. N. Waterman, and r. s. Williamson.
The Democrats chose Adoph Kraus, w. j..
English, and Clayton L. Crafts. The
choice Of each was ratified by the other,
and the joint result was proclaimed a non
PARTISAN ticket
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

PLAN is on foot at Lima, O., TO or
ganize producers oil exchange TO OPP
pose the Standard Oil Company. The
leaders claim that under the Interstate
Commerce, Law they could obtain equal
rates with the Standard and thus be able
TO enter into competition with the great
monopoiy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

A PREMIUM OF over 3 per cent. which is
offered now for British consols, is some
,hing notable in finance. The interest
which these securities bring is itself but
per cent. This shows what a nation
which enjoys good credit can do in this
age OF abundant cash.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

Mns. U. s. GRANT has received another
check for s3s,Ss453 from the publishers
OF General Grants Memoirs, making
1894 1898 so far received by her. Gen
eral Grants fame as a soldier will only be
equaled by his success as an author. Mrs.
Grant has recently been seriously I'll OF
diphiheria, but il now out OF danger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

The Bulgarian regents are said TO con-
template proclaimipg King Charles Of
Roumania Prince OF Bulgaria This would
involve virtual union OF Roumania and
the two Bulgarias. This project is said to
have the approval of England and Ger
many.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28

BAYAnp TArLon's daughter Is goi ng 10
marry young German officer who sis
without fortune or family connections 1t
will be love match pure and simple, like
that OF her father and mother.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
HE DIAMOND DRILL
CRYSTAL FALLS. MICHIGAN

AmxnrcAs railroad securities are adj
vAncing in London, Notwithstanding the
threatened attempt OF British capitalists
TO COMPEL the United States to pay tie
rebel debt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
A FAITHFUL FRESHMAN.

An IriShman stationed AT fcnsacOla,
ara 1861, was placed upon. picket one
night on the beach, with orders To
walk between two points, and 20 allow
no one TO pass without whispering the
countersign.
About lnidnight the corporal with
the re ief discovered. by TIE moonlight,
that the sentinel was up 10 his waist
in water, the tide having set in since
he was posted.
"Who goes there"
"Relief."
"Halt, relief; advance corporal and
give the countersign."
Corporal--."I am not going In there
10 be drowned; come out here and let
me relieve you"
Sentinel-"Will /, indade The
llftinant tould me not TO leave ne
post"
Corporal-"Well, then, III leave you
in the water all night" turning away
at the moment)
Sentinel-"Haltl I'll put hole In
We IL We pass without the countersign.
Trims me orders from the liftinant'
Cooking and leyeling his gum
Corporal-"Y stupid, everybody
will hear il If bawl IL out To you"
Sentinel-"Yis, me darlint; and the
liftinant said 1t must be given in a
whisper. In wild yel Me fingers ON
the trigger and me gun may go of"
The corporal had TO yield and wade
In To the sentinel, who exclaimed: DE
jabers, it's well ye're come; the bastely
tide has almost drowned me-
Youths Companion
ITEMS.
Mrs. Catharine Howe Is said to be
the only lady comrade the G.. A. X.
can boas, OF.
The ladies Of +. Ii. Walcott Relief
Corps, Milwaukee, Wis, design hold
ing fair early in June.
Brigadier General Orlando Wilcox
has been placed on the retired list,
having reached the age of GA years.
The celebrated war horse OF the late
General fitzpatrick died at Decker
town, N. j., April 81, aged 80 years.
General Sheridan will be present at
the unwilling of the soldiers monu-
ment at New Haven, Conn, June IL.
The Confederate veterans are con-
sidering proposition 10 change the
date of their memorial day from April
25 to May 30
The Union Veteran Legion is a mil
itary order, composed Of men who
I served at least two consecutive years
as an enlisted soldier.
Already ninety regimental and bat
terry monuments have been erected on
1 the battle field Of Gettysburg or this
number Massachusetts has thirty,
Pennsylvania twenty-eight, Connect
cut four, New Hampshire three. Rhode
Island four, Indiana ak, Delaware
three, and New York two. The monu-
ments cost from 500 TO $4,000 each.
Many Of the states appropriated tho
entire amount Of the cost OF the monu-
ment, yet few ,eere purchased by
the survivors. The plats OF ground on
which the monuments are erected have
been paid for by the different Stater.
Pennsylvania paid $4,000. New York
$4,000, New Jersey $1,000 Vermont
$500. Massachusetts $4,000. Rhode
Island 81 900. New Hampshire 81 900.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-05-28
THE CAMP FIRE.
rnE rInsr voLuNTEER.

Captain William Writ Bush, OF tho
Twenty eighth New York Volunteers,
said TO be the first volunteer In the
war Of the rebellion, died in Buffalo,
N. Y, April 10, 1887. Captain Bush
was born In Lockport, n. A.. Aug 81,
1882, and spent much OF his early lie
on the Erie Canal, associated with his
brother. In 1861, when the dissolu-
ton of the Union was threatened, he
resolved 70 be the very first man to
volunteer In defense OF the old nag;
and when President Lincoln's first call
for troops was flashed over the wires,
April Is OF that year-an event which
Bush had confidently anticipated-the
latter was In the telegraph Office when
the news was received. He had pre-
pared papers ready for enlistment, and
no quicker was the word announced
that soldiers were wanted than he en-
rolled himself as q volunteer and OBJ
tanned recruiting Office and went TO
work 10 organize a company, q task
which was soon completed. Captain
Bush carved for himself brilliant
record as a soldier, whose bravery and
Lcdl III DclAll VI hhS Oiloh wa w
tested to by his superiors in various
commands. Among those from whom
he received personal tributes and
praise were Lieutenant General T.. IL.
sheridan, General O. O. Howard, Gen.
eral A. 5. Williams, General James
Shields and others. He WAS several
times woun led during the war, was a
prisoner NJ Staunton, Va. In 1862,
confined in \ cell -.2xl4 with fourteen
others. CaptZ;n Bush's claim to
being the ilrsr volunteer for the Union
in 1861 was recognized by Congress n
q report To that body, likewise by the
soldiers and sailors of the United
States, who presented him with an
elegant and costly gold badge six
inches in length. The heading Is an
deliberately chased piece Of gold, COM
posed OF eleven flags with stars set in
blue enamel. Upon this is An eagle
with spread wings; underneath is u
scroll with the words: "Pr. scented TO
William w. Bush, Late Captain Tw, N.Y.
eighth New York Volunteers, for
being the first enlisted man In the war
VI the rebellion, u. ;"
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08
NEXTWEEK'S FAIR.
Fine Races Promise ised-ArraDgements
For the Great Event.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. THE entries for
the races next week close this evening.
Pryor's military band of twenty five
pieces, which has been at st. Louis the
past two weeks, has been engaged for the
fair
Secretary Town and directors Longwell
and Oglebsy are attending the st. Louis
fair and have secured a number of exhibits
as well as horses for the. speed department.
The Council Bluffs railway will run
trains from the Union depot to the main
gateway every twenty minutes each day
Of the fair.
The American and Wells, Fargo s. Co. s
express have opened an office at the grounds
for the receipt and shipment of goods.
The First regiment band of Lawrence,
Hulitt's band of this city and Lees military
band have been added TO the musical at
fractions.
The racing stables are already filing up
with horses from the St. Louis fair and
other points.
President Cleveland and party will be
extended an invitation TO visit the grounds
Thursday afternoon.
Owing to the postponement the exhibit
by the agricultural implement dealers will
be larger and finer than 1t would have been
last week.
In the speed department horses will be
called at 1:30 each day. and races will be
started promptly at 2 o'clock.
AS usual Monday will be known as
"children's day." when ali children under
the age of Is years will be admitted free
when accompanied by their perents or
guardians. The grand stand will be free
TO visitors all week.
An additional ferry boat has been secur
ed for the transportation of vehicles across
the river from the foot Of Main street.
The Burlington road will not only resell
tickets on their various lines on account of
the fair, but will arrange for special and
extra trains to accommodate the large
crowd expected
Wichita eagle., 1887-10-08
SPORTING NEWS.
Holm Going to Europe.

RoeToN Mass. Oct. John L. Sulli-
van will sail for Europe on October ~,
under fhe management of Harry Phillips,
well known sporting man of Montreal
Both are reticent regarding the terms, but
1t is said that they will share equally In the
profits of the trip. Sullivan said last ev-
ening: Eyes, am going to Europe with
my friend Harry Phillips. We shall start
the latter part OF this month and go 10
Liverpool first We will make tour of
England, Ireland and Scotland during the
fall and winter, and In the spring 60 to the
continent"
"Will any other pugilist go abroad with
your was asked.
mo, shall go alone; that is, l shall not
travel with combination. When l get to
England l shall make arrangements to spar
with the best men they have over there.
How long do you intend to remainT
"Well, shall be away at least year,
and perhaps more. 1t all depends on cir
cumstances. / am going over there after
money and not for further honors. Iwant
that distinctly understood.
What about Kilrain and Smith,
Il have already expressed willingness
to meet the winner and / shall not take
back water. After they have settled their
little dispute I will be ready to talk bust
ness"
do you think Kilrain will whip the
Englishman?"
ITO be candid with you, do not. XII
rain is a good fighter, but he will be greatly
handicapped in his coming battle. In the
first place the chances are that he will net
be given fair show. BE Is going over
there in the hands of an Englishman, will
be trained by an Euglishman, and will
fight Ia the presence Of Englishmen, which,
of course. will have great deal to do with
the result. The sympathies of the specta-
tors will be with Smith, and If Kilrain does
get the best of 1t, the chances are that the
fight will be called draw"